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Subtract 2/5 from 35/80

35/80 - 2/5 is 3/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/80 - 32/80 = 35 - 32/80 = 3/80

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